“Forbes.com has found that [Northern Europe] is home to some of the world’s healthiest countries, including top-ranking Iceland, Sweden and Finland…Others that fared well include Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Denmark, Canada, Austria and the Netherlands…Despite the fact that an estimated 47 million Americans lack health insurance, the U.S. ranked 11…Beyond high marks for drinking water, sanitation and nourishment, which many countries achieved, Iceland and Sweden had some of the lowest levels of air pollution, infant mortality and rates of tuberculosis prevalence. They also both had the highest healthy life expectancies for men: 72 years. ” Allison Van Dusen and Ana Patricia Ferrey 04.08.08, 12:01 AM ET, forbes.com

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My name is Heather Ferris. I am the founder and creator of Nurture Nature Project! I believe together we can re-imagine the future and re-create systems to support the sustainable regeneration of healthy life on our planet. Listening to your own heart and living from your inner truth is the first step to building a better world. Every person has something important to offer.